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Honda CR-V: common problems & condition

81
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
58/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/100
51%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 52%



Across 81 used Honda CR-Vs we inspected, this model scores about average — average condition 58/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.

What we found

Most common faults

Oil leaks · Engine
58%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
57%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
35%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
32%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
28%

Share of inspected Honda CR-Vs where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 14% Good 37% Mediocre 40% Poor 10%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.

68%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
7%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
26%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
How long does a CR-V stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 100% in good shape (6 cars) 40–60k mi: 75% in good shape (8 cars) 60–80k mi: 73% in good shape (11 cars) 80–100k mi: 89% in good shape (9 cars) 100–120k mi: 55% in good shape (11 cars) 120–140k mi: 11% in good shape (9 cars) 140–160k mi: 40% in good shape (10 cars) 180–200k mi: 0% in good shape (5 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 7 years old: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 8 years old: 71% in good shape (7 cars) 11 years old: 71% in good shape (7 cars) 12 years old: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 13 years old: 43% in good shape (7 cars) 14 years old: 40% in good shape (5 cars) 15 years old: 0% in good shape (5 cars) 16 years old: 20% in good shape (5 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share of Honda CR-Vs in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.

What else does ~$14k buy? A used Honda CR-V typically sells for around $14,338 — compare the odds of getting a good SUV across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Honda CR-V reports

2014 Honda CR-V · 125k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, oil leaks, fault codes recently cleared. Inspected Jul 10.
2009 Honda CR-V · 154k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, oil leaks, signs of recent repair. Inspected Jul 5.
The bottom line

These CR-Vs tend to carry engine issues that demand priority attention, with oil leaks showing up on 58 percent and fuel trim problems right behind. Pair that with cracked suspension bushings on a third of them, and your shopping move is clear: start every look-over under the hood for leaks and trims, then check the bushings before anything else. Structural repairs appear on 7 percent of them, so treat any frame work as a hard walk-away signal. With most cars scoring mediocre rather than excellent, use those findings to negotiate the price down or move on to a cleaner example.

FAQ
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Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
51% of the 81 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 58/100 — it scores about average.
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What are the most common problems on a used Honda CR-V?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (58%), fuel trim out of range (57%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (35%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 26% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 81 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026